# Manifesto Nero d'Avola (2023)

- **Producer:** Nordic Sea Winery
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Nero d'Avola
- **Region:** Sicilia, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.5%
- **Average price:** €10
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black cherry, black plum, red plum, red cherry, butter, cream

## About this wine

Manifesto Nero d'Avola 2023 is a red wine from Sicily, Italy, produced by Nordic Sea Winery. Established in 2008 by Takis Soldatos, Nordic Sea Winery is known for its global grape sourcing and its practice of completing the refinement, aging, and bottling processes in Simrishamn, Sweden. The 2023 vintage in Sicily was characterized by challenging weather patterns, which led to a reduced harvest but a strong emphasis on producing wines of high quality and distinct character. The wine carries the Terre Siciliane IGT designation.

## Interesting facts

- Swedish winery with Sicilian grapes.
- Global sourcing, Swedish finishing.
- 2023 Sicily vintage: less quantity, more quality.
- Pioneering winemaker Takis Soldatos.

## Food pairing

The wine's robust character and firm tannins are well-suited to complement the protein and fat found in red meats and hearty dishes. The wine's inherent fruitiness can also echo or contrast with the flavors of herbs and vegetables used in Sicilian cuisine.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Manifesto Nero d'Avola begins with de-stalking and a two-day cold maceration of the skins. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks over 7-10 days, utilizing frequent pumping over and pressing. Malolactic fermentation is also conducted in stainless steel tanks. The wine then undergoes aging on its lees for a minimum of five months before its release. The 2023 vintage in Sicily was managed with a focus on quality due to challenging climatic conditions, aiming for wines with clarity and definition.